Traveling from Dubai to Muscat is a long trip with a UAE-Oman border on the way. There are many travel options available such as flights, buses and cars. Out of all, the Dubai to Muscat Bus is the cheapest and most adventurous option.
Many people need to travel from Dubai to Muscat and from Muscat to Dubai for business purposes. The bus service between Dubai and Muscat is the most convenient option for them. It provides a safe and comfortable journey without breaking your pocket.
RTA Offers Dubai to Muscat Bus Service for Just AED 55
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai and Mwasalat (National Transport Company of Oman) signed an agreement in 2019. The RTA and Mwasalat started Dubai to Muscat Bus Service to provide a cheap and convenient international traveling to people.
The Government of Dubai and Oman want to make it easy to travel between Dubai (UAE) and Muscat (Oman). In future, they will start more buses between the two countries. The RTA has announced Dubai to Muscat Bus Timetable that you must know for booking a ticket and use the bus service.
Dubai to Muscat Bus Timetable 2024
The Dubai to Muscat Bus Service is active and available everyday. There are three bus stops or stations in Dubai from where the bus departs for Muscat, its timetable is here.
Dubai to Muscat Bus Timetable 2024
Departure Station Name Bus Timing
Abu Hail Bus Station (Salahuddin Road) 7:00 AM, 3:30 PM, 11:00 PM
Dubai Airport Terminal 2 7:45 AM, 3:45 PM, 11:15 PM
Al Rashidiya Bus Station 8:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 11:30 PM
Facilities Available in Dubai to Muscat Bus
The Dubai to Muscat Bus is fully air-conditioned and completely clean from inside. It comes with 50 comfortable seats that are suitable for children, adults and elderly people.
The bus is made with premium leather seats that keep the passengers feel comfortable even if they sit for a long period. It also provides transparent glass windows to let people see outside during the journey.
It offers Free WiFi Access for all passengers. So, people can surf internet, stream videos and even watch movies on their phones or tablets. The Dubai to Muscat Bus has all the facilities to make you feel comfortable throughout the journey.
Dubai to Muscat Bus Ticket Price
The Dubai to Muscat Bus Ticket Price is AED 55 per person for a single one-way trip. If you want to travel from Dubai to Muscat only, your bus ticket price is AED 55.
The round trip bus ticket price is AED 90 per person. The round trip includes two trips i.e. from Dubai to Muscat and Muscat to Dubai. You should think before booking the bus ticket because the ticket price for round trip is cheaper than the single trip.
There is a border crossing tax of AED 35 per person in the bus. So, you should add AED 35 to the ticket price to calculate total cost of traveling from Dubai to Muscat.
Dubai to Muscat Bus Booking Service
In order to use Dubai to Muscat Bus Service, I suggest you to book your ticket in advance. You can go to Al Rashidiya or Abu Hail Bus Station or Dubai Airport Terminal 3 to book your ticket.
You should carry your Emirates ID, Passport and Visa for Oman (if applicable) when going to book your ticket for Dubai to Muscat Bus.
Summary:
The Dubai to Muscat Bus is available on daily basis. There is 423 kms road distance between Dubai and Muscat, so the bus takes 8-9 hours to complete the trip.
The Dubai to Muscat travel time by a flight is 4-5 hours and its cost is AED 400-500 per person. So, the bus is a more economical option for people with low budget who need to travel between Dubai and Muscat frequently.
